Delhi: The seventh match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 (ICC Champions Trophy) was to be played between Australia and South Africa at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium today (25 February), but the match had to be canceled without toss due to continuous rains. However, during this time a shocking view was seen, where the rest of the ground was not covered except the pitch.
In such a situation, former veteran batsman of the Indian team Mohammad Kaif expressed his displeasure over this. He wrote on X (East Twitter), “It is a matter of shame that the entire ground of Rawalpindi was not covered. No one paid attention to this aspect for such an important match. Did the hosts use the ICC fund correctly? “
Due to the cancellation of the match, Australia and South Africa had to be satisfied with one point each. With this conclusion, South Africa has reached the first place in Group ‘B’ with three points (+2.140) after one win and a canceled match, while Australia also with a win in two matches and one with a canceled match. Three points (+0.475) holds second place.
England and Afghanistan still search for first win
The remaining two teams of Group ‘B’, England and Afghanistan, have played one match each so far, but have suffered defeat. Due to this, England -0.475 is third with a net run rate, while Afghanistan -2.140 remains fourth with a net run rate. It will be quite interesting to see which two teams will enter the final-4 from this group.
It’s a shame that the rawalpindi ground isn’t full covered. Such an important match – sa vs aus – might go down the drain beCause no one addressed this issue. Was the ICC money utilized wisely by hosts? pic.twitter.com/npwthd1fji
– Mohammad Kaif (@mohammadkaif) February 25, 2025
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